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AF51 HRU

2002 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,984 mi
Last recorded82,984 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HRU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,806 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder showing wear

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,857 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 40,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,925 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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AF51 HRU is a 2002 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 HRU registered?

AF51 HRU is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AF51 HRU safe to buy?

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Does AF51 HRU have outstanding finance?

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